Article: published on 2 June 2024

A huge mural of a woman performing a handstand on the side of a house in Bristol as part of Upfest PresentaImage source, Ben Birchall/PA
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Some of the giant murals painted during Upfest Presents are now complete

Bristol in pictures: Riding the waves into summer

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At any point, there are dozens of photographers out and about in Bristol capturing snapshots of life, from news to sport and live entertainment.

Here is a selection of images taken in the city over the past few days.

Essex and Gloucestershire players leave the pitch in Bristol in the sunset with the floodlights brightImage source, Getty Images

Getty Images photographer Harry Trump took this incredible picture as the players from Essex and Gloucestershire made their way off the pitch at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday night.

Gloucestershire won the Vitality Blast match by five wickets.

A young surfer in a pink top rides a wave at The Wave surfing attraction near BristolImage source, The Wave

Wave rider: Siyanda Hewitt surfs at The Wave at Easter Compton to the north west of Bristol.

The attraction, which opened in 2019, is described as "a slice of the ocean inland".

Waves are generated by man-made technology, allowing people of all ages and abilities to learn how to surf despite being many miles from the nearest sea.

A drone shot from above of a giant colourful street art mural on St John's Lane in Bristol as part of Upfest PresentsImage source, Jake Davis/Upfest
A street art mural being painted in Bristol as part of Upfest Presents. It shows a woman's face and a loudspeakerImage source, Jake Davis/Upfest

Job well done: Street art festival Upfest Presents has involved murals being painted across south Bristol and fans of street art can now enjoy some of the finished work.

These drone shots show completed work by Squirl on St John's Lane (top) and near West Street by Epod (above).

A person dressed as a bee creates bubbles for children as part of the Festival of Nature in BristolImage source, Giulia Spadafora ©️ Festival of Nature

Wild times: The Festival of Nature took over Millennium Square this weekend with its 'Wild Weekend' offering young visitors the chance to be entertained and learn more about the natural world.

A cat jumps from a fence post to a higher fence in Lucky Lane in Bedminster in Bristol

Alley cat: Somewhere in the back streets of Bedminster, a furry feline leaps to get a better vantage point to survey their neighbourhood.

Kingswood walking rugby players contest the ball during a matchImage source, Elaine Pamplin

Taking their time: Players from the Kingswood Titans Walking Rugby club contest the ball during a game.

The club is preparing to host what it believes will be the biggest walking rugby festival in the world on 13 July.

Wild flowers and long grass in Bristol's Victoria Park on a sunny day

Let it grow: We've just left "No Mow May" when organisations across the country - including Bristol City Council - allow some areas to let grass grow unchecked, to help species such as bees.

This picture was taken in Victoria Park, looking towards Totterdown.